What is Iran’s Double-Sided Doidukh Silk Rug?

Double-sided silk rugs are woven in the village of Doidokh(Doidukh) in North Khorasan Province. This village is located on the border between Iran and Turkmenistan. Doidokh village has a population of about 2,600 people, and each family has at least one rug. The people of this village have been engaged in carpet weaving since ancient times.

                                    Irani Turkmen people

The most important economic activity of this village is weaving double-sided silk rugs. According to experts, approximately two thousand square meters of rugs are produced in this village annually, 80 percent of which is all double-sided silk. These Turkmen double-sided silk rugs are so exquisite that they are pre-sold before they are finished weaving. The peak of art and elegance of the Turkmen nomads is used in Persian double-sided rugs, which has made this rug unique in terms of technique, pattern, composition and color.

         Inventor of Turkmen double silk rug, Mrs. Gazel-Chechizadeh

The silks used to weave this special rug are natural silks. It is interesting to know that the Turkmen people produce natural silk themselves. They first produce cocoons using mulberry leaves and silkworms. After that, they dye the silk threads using natural dyes. Then, using the designs of their creative minds, they weave beautiful handmade rugs. Some of the patterns of the Doidokh Turkmen rug have been registered in the world.

Comparison of silk double-sided rugs and single-side rugs

Silk double-sided rugs and single-sided rugs are both very valuable and beautiful Iranian handicrafts. However, these two types of rugs have important differences in terms of raw materials, design, type of weave, price, etc., which should be considered before choosing a carpet. If you are looking for a very exquisite piece of art or if you are looking for a luxury gift and beauty is a priority for you, a silk double-sided rug is a better choice. The important differences between these two types of carpets are:

• Materials: Silk rugs are made entirely of natural silk, which is why they are softer than wool carpets.
• Durability: Silk rugs are more durable and stable than wool rugs.
• Weaving method: The complexity of the weave of silk double-sided rugs is woven on both sides and has different patterns on both sides, so weaving them is more complicated than regular carpets.
• Price: The price of silk double-sided carpets is higher than wool rugs due to the raw materials and the complexity of the weave.
• Application: Silk double-sided carpets are delicate and luxurious and are best spread in low-traffic spaces or used as tabletops or tableau rugs. However, wool rugs can be spread anywhere.

                          First side of double sided silk rug

                       Second side of double sided silk rug

Please read this article: Persian Turkmen Double-sided Silk Rug

Silk double-sided Doidukh rug sale

If you are planning to buy a Turkmen double-sided silk rug, it is better to pay attention to the density of the knots and the quality of its weave. Handmade double-sided silk rugs have meaningful patterns and traditional patterns that should be chosen according to the home decoration. The size of the carpet, patterns, and weave density affect the price of double-sided silk rugs. By evaluating these items, you can be sure that the size of these carpets suits your taste and meets your expectations. If you are planning to buy a silk rug online from a reputable collection, you can trust the experts at Vernacarpets. They will guide you through an easy and secure purchase.

                                   Double sided silk rug